According to recent Ministry of Justice figures, over 57% of adults released from prison sentences under 12 months reoffend, prompting debates over effective crime policies.
Lib Dem MP Josh Babarinde criticized the current approach, stating it's not being tough on crime. The Liberal Democrats are advocating for solutions that focus on rehabilitation instead.
Activists at the Lib Dem conference are set to vote on adopting a presumption against short sentences under 12 months, seeking to prioritize community rehabilitation.
While the idea for presuming against short sentences has seen political discussion, support has not been strong enough to turn it into law—an opportunity may arise with the Labour government.
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